Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gehenna
noun
/ɡəˈhɛnə/
Definition
A place of torment in the afterlife, often associated with punishment for the wicked.
Examples
- Many religious teachings warn about the consequences of one’s actions leading to Gehenna.
- The imagery of Gehenna is often used in sermons to illustrate moral failings.
- In literature, Gehenna has been portrayed as a dark and foreboding realm.
Meaning
In various religious traditions, Gehenna is viewed as a metaphor for hell or a place of great suffering and despair.
Synonyms
- Hell
- Hades
- Underworld
- Inferno
